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S353 BFM

1998 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,627 mi
Last recorded141,627 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 7 Series122,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 BFM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 141,627 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

water leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 128,058 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 127,933 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 141,546 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 141,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 143,579 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 143,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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S353 BFM is a 1998 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 122,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S353 BFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S353 BFM registered?

S353 BFM is a 1998 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S353 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S353 BFM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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